Women hold 14% of Ghana Stock Exchange CEO roles
At an International Women's Day event in Accra, business leaders and policymakers discussed strategies to increase women's economic empowerment. Data shows women hold only 25% of board positions and 14% of CEO roles on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Speakers highlighted the gap between policy and implementation, stressing the need for political will, funding, and male allyship to achieve equitable e...
An event in Accra focused on boosting women's economic involvement in Ghana. The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the British High Commission hosted the meeting for International Women’s Day.
Discussions centered on how to get more women into economic decision-making roles. A lawyer, Sheila Minkah-Premo, said Ghana has laws to help women in business. But she noted that these laws are often not fully put into practice. She added that political will, proper funding, and accountability are needed.
The British High Commissioner, Dr. Christian Rogg, shared key statistics. He stated that women hold about 25% of board positions on the Ghana Stock Exchange. He also reported that women fill 14% of CEO roles on the exchange. This highlights the need for more women in leadership roles in both private and public sectors.
Dr. Rogg emphasized that men must support these changes. He noted that men still hold most powerful positions globally. He said male allies can see this change as a chance to help Ghana's economy grow.
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce said it will continue working to empower women. Its goal is to influence policy and promote fair growth in Ghana.
Source: StatsGH — Ghana's data-driven news platform